OBITUARIES

Gerald P. Centore

Gerald P. Centore

Dec 4, 2022

Gerald P. Centore, 61, of Johnston, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio “Tony” and Mildred (Dambruch) Centore. Gerald was a 1979 graduate of Johnston High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Providence College in 1983. He is survived by his brother, Thomas Centore; his sister, Catherine...

Joan H. Williams

Joan H. Williams

Dec 1, 2022

Joan H. Williams, 84, of Johnston, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was the devoted wife of the late Lincoln A. Williams, who passed away four days before his beloved wife of 67 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Jessie (Neil) Bamber. She...

Helen Iannazzi

Helen Iannazzi

Dec 1, 2022

Helen Iannazzi, passed away peacefully at the age of 103 on December 1st, 2022. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 18th, 1919. She worked many years for the Uncas Manufacturing company located in Providence, RI. Helen relocated to Sun City Center, FL in 2006 with her son Ronald, and daughter-in-law Florence. She has traveled widely in her...

Lincoln A. Williams

Lincoln A. Williams

Nov 27, 2022

Lincoln A. Williams, 88, of Johnston, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was the devoted husband of the late Joan H. (Bamber) Williams, who passed away four days after her beloved husband of 67 years. Born in San Diego, California, he was the son of the late Lincoln A. Williams,...

Alfred C. Sorbello

Alfred C. Sorbello

Nov 27, 2022

Alfred C. “Al” Sorbello, 79, formerly of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Grand Islander Center. He was the husband of the late Paula A. (Cerbo) Sorbello. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles and Adeline “Tillie” (Lautieri) Sorbello. Al was a barber for Persia’s Haircutting Salon on Thayer St. in...

Rose Marie E. Fontaine

Rose Marie E. Fontaine

Nov 26, 2022

Rose Marie E. Fontaine, 89, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward G. Fontaine. Rose Marie was the daughter of the late Augustine and Laura (Breault) Beausejour. Mrs. Fontaine was a manufacturer at Mine Safety Appliances,...

Valerie A. DiCostanzo

Valerie A. DiCostanzo

Nov 26, 2022

Valerie (Leonardo) DiCostanzo, 69, of Providence, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paul “Blondie” and Marie (Cinieri) Leonardo and was the sister of the late Paul A. Leonardo, Jr. She is survived by her nurturing daughter, Allie Maria DiCostanzo and her husband Nicholas Bagley, her two adoring grandchildren,...

William O. Natale

William O. Natale

Nov 16, 2022

William O. Natale, 30, passed away on Wednesday, November 16,2022. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of William H. Natale and Lisa Jean (Tipple) Natale and the stepson of Joann Mernick. He leaves behind his brothers Gian Natale and Philip Barber and his wife Victoria. Will had a girl friend Felicia DeJesus. Will attended West Warwick High School....

Lisa A. Khan

Lisa A. Khan

Nov 16, 2022

Lisa A. Khan, 59, of East Providence, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer. She was the beloved wife of Shoaib “Raja” U. Khan for over 30 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward Fortier and Cecile (Rathbun) Carlozzi. In...

Martha J. Stepanian

Martha J. Stepanian

Nov 14, 2022

Martha J. Stepanian, 86, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Yevkin (Balian) Stepanian. Martha was a secretary for the Rhode Island Workmans Compensation Court for over 35 years, before retiring in 2002. A faithful member of Saints Sahag & Mesrob...

John V. Imondi

John V. Imondi

Nov 12, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that the family of WWII U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, John Vincent Imondi, share the sad news of his passing on November 12, 2022, at the age of 97. He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy E. (Pompei) Imondi for 64 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and...

Sally L. Renzi

Sally L. Renzi

Nov 11, 2022

Sally L. Renzi, 73, of North Providence, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert J. Renzi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Frances (Curran) Winters. A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she leaves her four children,...

Marie C. Sauriol

Marie C. Sauriol

Nov 9, 2022

Marie C. Sauriol, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at home. She was the wife of the late Alexander J. Sauriol, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia (Conca) Gibalerio. Marie worked as a medical secretary for Urological Associates, Coastal Medical and several other health care facilities. She was a...

Rose Manzo

Rose Manzo

Nov 9, 2022

Rose Manzo, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Nicholas Manzo for 74 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Biagio and Jenny (Vitale) Cesino. Rose worked for The Shepard Company and Peerless Department Store for many years, before retiring. She...

Leonora "Nora" Varone

Leonora "Nora" Varone

Nov 2, 2022

Leonora “Nora” Varone, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre. She was the wife of the late Edmund Varone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Alice (Peluso) Cirelli. Nora worked in jewelry manufacturing for many years, before retiring from Providence Metalizing. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother,...

Olga A. Yanovich

Olga A. Yanovich

Nov 2, 2022

Olga A. Yanovich, 77, of East Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Latvia, she was the daughter of the late Alexandria and Zinaida (Evanova) Yanovich. Olga worked as a chef at the Marriott Hotel in Providence for many years before retiring. She is survived by her six children,...

Daniel T. Baker

Daniel T. Baker

Oct 26, 2022

Daniel T. Baker, 66, of Manville, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Edward and Rose (Walsh) Baker, and the stepson of Ronald Ellinwood. Danny was a longtime maintenance worker for the Johnston Housing Authority. He was an avid Patriots and Red...

Robert J. Tullo

Robert J. Tullo

Oct 26, 2022

Robert Joseph Anthony Tullo was born in Providence, raised in Cranston and resided in Cumberland, Rhode Island before making Delray Beach, Florida his home nearly 30 years ago. Bob passed away on October 26, 2022 at the age of 80, with family at his side. He is survived by his two sisters, Maria Licker of Los Angeles, CA and Diane...

William Purro

William Purro

Oct 25, 2022

William Purro, 86, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Santa (DiScullio) Purro. William is survived by his sisters, Angela Caldarone and Patsy Martinelli. He was the brother of the late Luigi Purro and Dorothy Gallo. Relatives and friends are invited to a committal service...

Suze R. Desdunes

Suze R. Desdunes

Oct 22, 2022

Suze R. Desdunes, 87, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Morinville Desdunes. She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Alexandrine Remy. Born in Pétion-Ville, Haiti. She left Haiti in 1957 to attend nursing school in Quebec, Canada. Upon her graduation from nursing school, she moved to New...